Thinking of buying your first home or one that better suits you and your family? Here are three important steps in the home buying process you don't want to skip: Get a mortgage pre-approval. Nearly nine out of every 10 buyers finance their home... (Read More)

When financing a home, you have a lot of choices, including the term of your loan. It's estimated that 80 percent of all home buyers elect to take out 30-year fixed-rate home loans. It's a popular option because of the low monthly payments. Less... (Read More)

Ready to buy your first home? Your first step is to visit a mortgage lender to see how much house you can afford. But be prepared for the paperwork that comes with it. Here are the documents you'll be asked to provide as part of the loan application... (Read More)

When it comes time to sell your home, you'll need to decide which types of repairs and improvements you'll want to make before it's listed for sale. Should you update your kitchen? Apply fresh paint to the living room? Plant flowers? Clean or... (Read More)

Do you really want your dream house but don't think you can afford it? We completely understand what that's like because we help people every day who are in your predicament. The truth is that you probably can afford a house. But maybe you need... (Read More)

Moving into a new home is a happy — and hectic — time. There's so much to do! Your to-do list is probably overflowing in the days and weeks after purchasing a home. But we wanted to share with you two tasks that you'll want to put at the top of... (Read More)

It's likely you've moved before. If so, you must have some pretty fresh memories regarding what worked and what didn't about your move. Whether they be thrills or frustrations, moving emotions are a roller coaster. The fact is, you are packing up... (Read More)

It's a case of "the more, the merrier" when a new family moves into your neighborhood! You want them to feel comfortable, and one means to that end is to reach out. What would television's Mr. Rogers, the king of kindness do? Here are a few simple... (Read More)

The spring home buying season typically doesn't shift into high gear until April or May, but if you're thinking about purchasing a home this year, you may want to consider getting started now. Mortgage rates are low and there's less competition... (Read More)

You're ready to buy a home. You have a great job, good credit and you're prepped for the responsibility of homeownership. But what about the down payment? Coming up with enough money to put down on a home can be one of the toughest parts of a home... (Read More)